We are delighted to announce the Corksol SprayCork is shortlisted for the Build It 2021 Awards in the ‘Innovation in Insulation’ category.
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With constant battering from the wind and rain, rendered walls will always become worn over time. That can lead to discolouration and cracks, not to mention the risk of further damage as water begins to get through – which is why it’s important to get something done about it.
Cork material is used for a diverse range of applications, from well-known bottle stoppers to musical instruments and, of course, our natural cork render. But what physical properties does cork possess that makes it ideal for all of these uses?
Over 500,000 homes in the UK suffer from black spot mould. Aside from being unsightly, it can contribute to respiratory problems and other health issues. It goes hand in hand with fuel poverty, and a poor quality of life more broadly.
We are delighted to be returning to Grand Designs live as one of Kevin McCloud’s Green Heroes for 2021.
Insulated render systems are recommended as a retrofit solution for buildings with poor insulation. But as with any home improvement, it’s worth understanding exactly what’s involved before making your move.
Cavity wall insulation is hailed as an effective way to improve heat retention for existing buildings. However, it’s not without its problems. It’s important to be aware of these potential issues before deep diving into a full-scale retrofit.
As suppliers of a cork-based render for interior wall coatings, external render and industrial roofing, it’s fair to say we’re advocates of the natural power of cork.
According to the latest government figures, an average of 3% of households in England have damp in at least one room. While that might not sound like many, England has a total of around 23 million households – which would mean almost 700,000 houses are suffering.
Wall sound insulation is an important feature for any home or commercial site. As the name suggests, it stops noise getting into your property from outside. In this post, we’ll discuss the benefits of sound insulation and how the natural properties of cork can improve sound insulation for your walls.
There are countless people across the UK looking for “renderers near me”. With good reason too. So how do you go about finding them? In this post, we’ll discuss the importance of finding the best renderers near you and how to make your search a whole lot easier.
Thin coat render is seen as a superior option to conventional sand and cement for several reasons. In this post, we’ll explore why it’s better, what thin coat render actually means and how to find the best thin coat render for your project.
Damp and mould are unsightly, unhealthy problems that blight homes across the UK. But why exactly do you get them? Understanding the causes of damp and mould can be critical to eliminating them, which is why we’ve put together a simple guide to answer that question.
New SprayCork reduces heat loss through walls by more than 30%.
Wall insulation is a vital feature for every property, allowing you to maintain a comfortable temperature without excessive energy use or sky-high bills. While new-build properties have well insulated walls as standard, there are countless older buildings which are in need of retrofit solutions.
While rendering has been around in some form for several centuries, spray render is relatively new on the scene. That can make it difficult for people to decide between spray render and traditional application, as they’re naturally more familiar with the latter.
Rendered walls are a popular option up and down the UK. But if you’ve never had your walls rendered, or you’ve bought a house with rendered walls, it’s understandable that you won’t know all the ins and outs of rendering.
At Corksol, we’re dedicated to improving the energy efficiency of residential and commercial buildings using our natural, cork-based sustainable coating.
Considering re-rendering your house? Like any home improvement, it’s worth weighing up the benefits and considering whether they’re worth the cost. To make things easier, we’ve put together a list of six benefits of a house re-render.
Having pledged to be carbon neutral by 2050, the government is exploring a number of ways to reduce our energy use as a nation. Wall insulation is one such method, which improves heat retention for buildings, meaning they need less energy to maintain a comfortable temperature.
